Podcasts about when you come together

NT GUIDELINES FOR SMALL GROUP MEETINGS – INTRODUCTION   Welcome back to Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts. If you've been a regular listener to my podcasts, you may have been wondering what's been happening since January, when I finished my series where I was reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life.   Well, for first few months of the year I was working on turning the contents of those podcasts into a new book and preparing it for publication. The good news is that it's now available from my website and I've given it the title:   All the Days of My Life – a Story of God's Unfailing Love.   I'm already receiving many encouraging reports from those who have read it, and if you'd like a copy, full details are on my website.   Since then, I've been working on six podcasts for use in our church home-groups and have now decided to make them more widely available as a new series. You may remember a series I did in 2023 under the heading When You Come Together. I later turned that into a book with the same title. The podcasts I have now produced are based on some of the teaching in that book, which is itself based on Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 14 – especially verse 26.   This new series of talks is specially designed for use in small groups such as home groups. It contains six talks of less than 20 minutes each. We look particularly at 1 Corinthians 14 to see what God had to say about how Christians back then should 'do church', and seeing how this might affect what we do today, particularly in small groups.   As usual, the full text of each talk will appear on my website along with the recording. This should be helpful particularly to group leaders, who would also benefit from my book When you Come Together – God's Plans for when His People Meet  (WYCT), which could be useful background reading, as also could Body Builders – gifts to make God's people grow (on the subject of spiritual gifts).   The first talk in the series will be posted at the same time as this, and the rest will follow shortly. To help you prepare for that, I'm making a few suggestions. But first let me say that it's not my intention that the notes and podcasts should be slavishly followed. They're just there to help you and your group to discuss and pray about what God's word might be saying about what should be happening in your meetings.   Things to do ahead of the group meeting – seven suggestions   1.     Make space in your diary to prepare for the meeting. 2.     Read the relevant scripture passages. See the list below.   3.     Listen to the podcast and study the notes. 4.     Encourage group members to listen ahead of time too. 5.     Plan the format of your meeting and ensure that the podcast is played towards the beginning of the meeting to leave time for discussion and prayer afterwards. 6.     Think about the discussion questions I have included at the end of the talk. (N.B. You'll find these in the notes. They're NOT in the recording). Consider if you will have time to discuss all of them. If not, which are the most relevant to your group? 7.     Pray for the leading of the Spirit when the group gathers.   Finally, here's a list of relevant background reading for each talk. You might like to keep a copy of this for future reference. Obviously, the Bible passages are the most important. For your guidance, WYCT contains a bit more than the notes, and Body Builders even more. But how much background reading you do is up to you. RELEVANT EXTRA READING   1 CORINTHIANS                  WYCT             BODY BUILDERS   Talk 1             12-13                                     Chs. 1, 3, 4 Talk 2             14                                           Ch. 5               Pages 131-140         Talk 3             14                                           Ch. 6               Pages 141-151 Talk 4             14                                           Ch. 7               Chapters 3 and 9 Talk 5            12-14                                      Ch. 8               Talk 6             14                                           Ch. 9                 God bless you and grant you much blessing in your group meetings.

In this insightful message from our “Encounter” series, Pastor Kelly Kinder explores the dynamics between order and edification in worship with his sermon titled “When You Come Together.” Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Kelly invites us to consider how our church gatherings can become more harmonious and meaningful when guided by the Holy Spirit.Kelly reflects on how diverse perspectives shape our spiritual experiences and emphasizes the importance of unity in faith and purpose. He discusses the transformative role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, highlighting that these gifts are given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. By using our gifts with love and understanding, we foster spiritual maturity and strengthen the body of Christ.Delving into Paul's teachings, Kelly addresses the proper use of tongues and prophecy in worship. He explains that speaking in tongues should be done orderly and only when an interpreter is present, ensuring that the congregation can be edified. Prophecy should also be shared thoughtfully, with others evaluating the message to maintain clarity and truth.Kelly doesn't shy away from tackling challenging passages, such as Paul's instructions regarding women in worship. He clarifies that the call for women to “be silent” was context-specific, aimed at maintaining order during services, rather than a blanket prohibition on women's participation. The goal is to prevent confusion and allow everyone to hear what the Spirit is saying.Throughout his message, Kelly emphasizes worshiping God in spirit and truth. He reflects on how a clear and thoughtful presentation of God's word can lead to spiritual awakenings, even among unbelievers. By aligning our worship practices with God's commands, we create an environment where attendees can encounter the risen Christ and experience transformative power.Kelly encourages us to embrace the spiritual realm with open hearts, serving others through our spiritual gifts. He reminds us that when each part of the body is working properly, it leads to growth and unity within the church. By approaching our gatherings with love and service, we witness how God is actively building His church.Join us as we continue the “Encounter” series, discovering how unity, love, and the Holy Spirit's guidance enhance our worship experience. Let's come together to encounter God in new and profound ways, fostering a harmonious and meaningful church life.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

When You Come Together 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 by Trinity Community Church

Paul warns against the selfishness the Corinthian church was exhibiting. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash The post When You Come Together — 1 Corinthians 11:20-22 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

This is the final sermon from a series from the book of 1 Corinthians titled, "When You Come Together."

A message from Joseph continuing the series, "When You Come Together."

Joseph delivers part 2 in a series titled, "When You Come Together." The lessons from this series come from the book of 1 Corinthians.

This is the first sermon in a series titled "When You Come Together." This will be a study in the book of 1 Corinthians.

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1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - When You Come Together

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - When You Come Together

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - When You Come Together

When You Come Together

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Reagan's Rayguns - "Tom Brokaw I (Million Years Old)" Reagan's Rayguns - "Tom Brokaw II (Sentimental Cough)" Nap Eyes - "No Fear of Hellfire" Bad People - "Swimming Lessons" Old Man Luedecke - "Sorry If I Let You Down" Les Paiens - "Cul-De-Chiac" Noise Level - "Lift Me (The Story's Been Told)" Sexy Mathematics - "Victory" Dynamo & Badnutbeats - "When You Come Together" Trevor Rogers - "A Child's Point Of View" The Olympic Symphonium - "Stranger" Hand-drawn - "No Windows" Wildcat - "Friendly Gesture" Walrus - "Glam Returns" Walrus - "It's No Myth To Me" The Balconies - "Good And Ugly" Elephant Skeletons - "Iron Lion"

Reagan's Rayguns - "Tom Brokaw I (Million Years Old)" Reagan's Rayguns - "Tom Brokaw II (Sentimental Cough)" Nap Eyes - "No Fear of Hellfire" Bad People - "Swimming Lessons" Old Man Luedecke - "Sorry If I Let You Down" Les Paiens - "Cul-De-Chiac" Noise Level - "Lift Me (The Story's Been Told)" Sexy Mathematics - "Victory" Dynamo & Badnutbeats - "When You Come Together" Trevor Rogers - "A Child's Point Of View" The Olympic Symphonium - "Stranger" Hand-drawn - "No Windows" Wildcat - "Friendly Gesture" Walrus - "Glam Returns" Walrus - "It's No Myth To Me" The Balconies - "Good And Ugly" Elephant Skeletons - "Iron Lion"